Organization
Polish Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability(PSONI)
PSONI (Polskie Stowarzyszenie na rzecz Osób z Niepełnosprawnością Intelektualną) is one of Poland's largest disability NGOs, founded by parents of people with intellectual disabilities to provide advocacy and direct services through over 100 local circles nationwide. PSONI operates day centres, schools, vocational workshops, and supported living programmes across Poland.
About
Polskie Stowarzyszenie na rzecz Osób z Niepełnosprawnością Intelektualną (PSONI) — the Polish Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability — is a parent-founded, public-benefit organisation established to support people with intellectual disabilities and their families. With over 100 local circles across all regions of Poland, it is one of the country's largest disability NGOs. The organisation was formerly known as PSOUU and operates at psoni.org.pl.
What They Do
PSONI circles run a wide range of direct services including early intervention centres, special education schools, occupational therapy workshops, day activity centres, and supported housing. At the national level, PSONI advocates for inclusive education policy, social protection legislation, and community-based living alternatives to institutional care.
Who They Serve
PSONI serves people with intellectual disabilities of all ages — from early childhood through adulthood — and their families throughout Poland, providing both direct services and advocacy support through its extensive network of local chapters.
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